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The Oxpecker – A friend or foe?

Nick Tennick March 20, 2025 10

There are few birds as iconic in the African bushveld as the Oxpecker. On a game drive at Londolozi, spotting these small yet tenacious birds darting across the backs of …

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The Unsung Heroes of the African Bush: Vultures

Barry Bath March 10, 2025 7

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet their role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem is invaluable. At Londolozi, these scavengers perform an essential function, ensuring that nothing goes to …

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The Week in Pictures #691

Dean Jenkins March 7, 2025 1 20

Having recently been introduced to the Londolozi blogs, I’m thrilled to share my very first TWIP with you all! The past few weeks at Londolozi have presented a transition period …

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Myths and Folklore of Bird Feathers: Mystical Plumes Across Cultures

Jess Shillaw March 5, 2025 5

Bird feathers have historically held a profound place in myths, folklore, and cultural traditions. Revered for their connection to the heavens and their association with the spiritual realm, feathers have been …

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The Barn Swallow: A Remarkable Migrant Journey from Europe to South Africa

Kirst Joscelyne March 4, 2025 6

Every year, millions of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) make a remarkable journey from their breeding grounds in Europe to the warm, sun-riched plains of South Africa. This long migration is …

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The Week In Pictures #690

Reece Biehler February 28, 2025 3 14

Summer is well and truly in full swing at Londolozi! The bush has been teeming with life and we have been treated to some pretty spectacular sightings. The bush has …

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Walking on the Wild Side

Nic Glassock February 27, 2025 6

I have always been immensely fascinated by the wild. It was during a walk around the perimeter fence of my family’s holiday house on a game reserve in the Limpopo …

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The Week In Pictures #689

Nick Tennick February 21, 2025 1 27

The first two months of 2025 have finally seen the arrival of some much-needed rain in the Lowveld of South Africa. In the pictures below you will see a very …

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Sentinels and Symbiosis – How Birds act as Guardians of the Bushveld

Kelsey Clark February 19, 2025 1 12

I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …

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The Week In Pictures #688

Kate Tennick February 14, 2025 2 15

To me this Week In Pictures represents just a snippet of the diversity of wildlife, big and small, that all live in a harmonious equilibrium at Londolozi. We’ve recently had …

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Outside Our Bedroom Window

Kate Tennick February 13, 2025 10

The African Goshawk (Accipiter Tachiro) is no stranger to the Londolozi Village. This incredible bird of prey is known for its agility, speed, and keen hunting skills. And there is …

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The Week in Pictures #686

Jess Shillaw January 31, 2025 5 18

The summer paintings – green textures, scatterlings of wildflowers, blue skies, dramatic clouds, golden glow and ripples in the flowing water. This week we have been fortunate enough to see …

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The Feather Effect

Jess Shillaw January 30, 2025 11

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by birds. I have always wondered how they view the world from above, how they create woven nests with …

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The Synonymous Sounds Of Summer

Bryce Trodd January 23, 2025 7

Summer is in full swing, and the bush is alive with the signs of the season. The lush greenery and the start of the summer rains have resulted in the …

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Missing Migrant – The Carmine Bee-eater

Keagan Chasenski January 15, 2025 9

We often talk about the benefits of each season here at Londolozi, and while the heat of summer can be more difficult to handle, the benefits that come alongside it …

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